History
- Malaysia’s "The Sixth University Project" began in August 1983 under the auspices of the Ministry of Education and the project was realized in the form of Universiti Utara Malaysia, the sixth public university of Malaysia.
- After the university was designated with its official name, its temporary office was opened in Jitra on 15th of February 1984
Education
Its academic programmes are especially geared towards providing a broad spectrum of academic knowledge and intellectual skills in the area of management, accounting, economics, information technology, public administration, human resource management, entrepreneurship, finance and banking, law, marketing, management of technology, communication, social work, multimedia, education, decision science, international affairs, business management, tourism, muamalat administration, development management, logistics and transportation, hospitality, risk and insurance management, media technology, agribusiness management science, business mathematics, industrial statistics and counseling.
Research
- Research and Innovation Management Centre
- Innovation & Commercialization Centre
- Centre of Excellence (CoE)
Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) Key Statistics & Highlights
- #401 Ranking
- 7 PhDs
- 25 Scholarships
Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) Overview
Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) Scholarships
Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM). Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 MYR
Deadline
03 Apr 2026
Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS)
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 MYR
Deadline
03 Dec 2027
Malaysia International Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 MYR
Deadline
03 Apr 2026
Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS)
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 MYR
Deadline
03 Dec 2027
Malaysia International Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 MYR
Deadline
03 Apr 2026
Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS)
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 MYR
Deadline
03 Dec 2027
Malaysia International Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 MYR
Deadline
03 Apr 2026
Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS)
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 MYR
Deadline
03 Dec 2027
Malaysia International Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 MYR
Deadline
03 Apr 2026
Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS)
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 MYR
Deadline
03 Dec 2027
Malaysia International Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Read more about eligibility
Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 9.4% Malaysia
Top 17% Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
World University Rankings
401
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
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3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 401 | 401 | 401 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
QS World University Rankings
491
By TopUniversities
Climbed 63 places compared to 2025
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 538 | 554 | 491 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Student services
- The Student Affairs Department (HEP) embodies the heart and soul of a university. It plays a very important role in terms of providing the required services and helping the students develop their personality and realise their true potentials.
- HEP is also responsible for planning, managing, monitoring, and control of student activities such as the Orientation Week, the Graduation Expo, the Student Representative Election and others.
Housing services
- Student Accommodation Centre (SAC) provides good quality accommodation to local and international students.
- SAC manages Student Residential Halls (INASIS) for students, students with families and students with special needs. Each residential hall has its own facilities for students. There are common rooms, a cafeteria, laundry facilities, shops, recreation and sports facilities.
Library services
Perpustakaan Sultanah Bahiyah (PSB) is one of the academic libraries in Malaysia which was established on 1 July 1984. PSB UUM building covers a built up area of 49,169 square meters focused to meet the future expectation of the increase of students, academic members, learning and teaching materials and also the information technology industry in the future.
ICT services
UUMIT provide information technology services that is safe and secure to support research, learning, teaching, administrative and student life, focusing in the following core areas:
- Technology Infrastructure
- Information Systems
- Customer Services
- Innovation
Medical services
- The University Health Centre (PKU) provides medical treatment to students, staff and outsiders. It also offers guidance and education in health matters to promote good health and prevent diseases.
- Services include diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, dental and prescription medications and a variety of vaccinations and immunisations.
Campus life
The UUM campus is fully equipped with modern facilities and amenities, including well-equipped and fully air-conditioned halls and classrooms, student lounge and a good WiFi facility. The main buildings in the campus are the academic buildings, the library, the administrative buildings, University Health Centre and the Sports Center.
Sports facilities
- In its quest to develop well-rounded individuals, the University has an extensive array of sports and recreational facilities, which include an Olympic size swimming pool, a mini-stadium with state-of-the-art running track, an archery range, badminton, tennis, basketball, volleyball, rugby, hockey, softball, handball and netball courts as well as football fields.
- UUM is the only university in Malaysia that has a go-kart circuit and an equestrian centre as well as an impressive 9-hole golf course. The University also provides recreational facilities for canoeing, jogging, cycling, jungle trekking, climbing, abseiling and camping.
Student clubs
UUM encourages students to participate in variety of clubs and associations to meet one needs and interests. There are over 100 clubs and associations across sports, arts and music, recreational, academics, uniform bodies and cultural areas to choose from, it offers plenty of ways to get involved in our campus community.
Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Malaysia Country
Kuala Kedah City
#2 Branch Campus
Malaysia Country
Bukit Mertajam City
Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) Student Reviews & Awards
4.1
Based on 29 reviews
- 5 Star 11 Reviews
- 4 Star 14 Reviews
- 3 Star 2 Reviews
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 2 Reviews
How Students Rated This University
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.3
- Student Diversity 4.3
- Admission Process 4.0
- Quality of Student Life 4.3
- Career Development 4.1
A memorable experience in UUM, Malaysia
Studying at Universiti Utara Malaysia has been a formative and enriching experience that shaped both my academic interests and personal development. Throughout my undergraduate studies, I particularly appreciated the university’s supportive learning environment and its strong emphasis on management, social sciences, and interdisciplinary perspectives. The campus community encouraged students to engage in discussions on global and regional issues, which helped me develop critical thinking skills and a broader understanding of contemporary social challenges. One of the aspects I enjoyed most was the opportunity to participate in international and intercultural activities, such as academic dialogues and cultural exchange programmes. I enrolled in a mobility student exchange program at Universitas Indonesia (UI). These experiences allowed me to interact with students from different backgrounds and strengthened my interest in global cooperation and international policy. Overall, my time at Universiti Utara Malaysia provided a strong academic foundation and inspired me to pursue further studies and international engagement. It was an experience that broadened my worldview and prepared me for future academic and professional challenges.
UUM lively multi‑school campus
universiti Utara Malaysia is a public university of Malaysia, it consider in kedah sintok, there are include 3 school. there are school of art and science, school of business and school of law, government and international studies. in this university there are many resident hall, and cafe, all the food are very delicious, and all around the tree, but it still quite hot in early of the year, beside it will fell cold when end of the year
Still settling in
Although I'm already in my second semester, I've only been living here for about a month. The WiFi can be unstable at times, which is a bit frustrating. That said, the university is really big, and the students are kind and always willing to help, whether it's figuring out how to get to class by bus or finding your way around campus.
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